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Latest-generation Tesla Roadster

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The next-generation Roadster

Unveiled 15 October 2026. Explore the event, Roadster configurations, and information from Tesla and independent reporting.

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Roadster information

Product status

Explore Tesla’s published product details and coverage of the October 2026 event.

Event
15 Oct 2026
Location
SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, near Waco
Production target
Tesla announced a 2028 production target at the 15 October 2026 event.
Public-road status
Tesla says the Rocket configuration is not approved for public-road use.

Official Tesla replay

Watch the Roadster event

Roadster Event Official Tesla livestream replay · 15 October 2026 Official Tesla product image · Credit: Tesla

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Reported sequence

What happened at the event

Highlights from the event, with links to independent coverage.

1. The date moved to 15 October

The reveal had first been scheduled for 1 October. TechCrunch reported that Tesla postponed it because severe weather was forecast and the outdoor-only demonstration could not move indoors.

TechCrunch, 28 September 2026

2. A prototype travelled along an inverted ramp

Reuters and the Associated Press describe a fan or suction system carrying the prototype along a curved, upside-down ramp.

Reuters, 15 October 2026

3. The vehicle rotated and landed with thrusters

Reuters and AP report that the prototype left the ramp, rotated and landed using cold-gas thrusters.

Associated Press, 16 October 2026

4. A later thruster-assisted jump was reported

Reuters describes a further jump over a truck and other vehicles. Car and Driver reports that the stunt prototype differed from the Roadster shown on stage.

Car and Driver, 15 October 2026

Tesla product information

Configurations and specifications

Tesla lists three Roadster configurations, alongside performance information and features.

Configuration or itemDetailsSource
PerformanceTesla lists a two-seat configuration.Tesla product page
ThrustTesla lists two seats, cold-gas thrusters and a 0–60 mph figure of under one second.Tesla product page
RocketTesla lists an invite-only, one-seat configuration and says it is not approved for public-road use.Tesla product page
Speed and rangeReuters reports Tesla executives stated over 230 mph and over 300 miles of range at the event.Reuters event coverage
Battery and production priceTesla’s product page does not list battery capacity or a production price.Tesla product page
Production timingTesla has stated a 2028 production target.Reuters, CNBC, AP and other reports

For current pricing and availability, visit Tesla’s Roadster page.

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